Miso Robotics is transforming the restaurant industry, and making food workers’ lives better. Our signature product is an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates the dangerous operation of a restaurant’s fry station and cooks all sorts of fried items. Flippy is powered by a sophisticated AI platform driven by our proprietary and patented technologies.
Miso is a well known first-mover in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics. The company has raised over $150 million from equity crowdfunding, which we believe makes it THE most successful crowdfunding story in history. It has successfully piloted its products with the most prominent global brands in food, and now it’s time for the company to scale. We are building a world-class team, and are looking for more exceptional people to join us.
The role
As a Platform Software Engineer at Miso Robotics, you will work with a team of talented software
developers to expand and mature our kitchen automation system and cloud-connected infrastructure which power Flippy. You will perform hard-core coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the development process. You will use your expertise in software engineering to own the design, prototype, and commercialization of core software. You will work closely in-person with robotics specialists in controls, machine learning, and computer vision.
What You’ll Do
● Code, debug, test and troubleshoot software throughout the development process.
● Develop sophisticated state machines that efficiently manage and optimize various cooking workflows.
● Engineer streamlined, user-friendly procedures for robotic system installations ensuring a smooth
user experience.
● Design and implement robust monitoring solutions to continuously track and ensure the health of
our robotic systems in various environments.
● Use best engineering judgment to iterate on code and refactoring repeatedly to improve our
software generality and quality.
● Read our code and documentation to understand our existing architecture and practices.
● Adhere to and help improve our software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
● Take ownership when developing, maintaining, improving, testing and releasing software.
● Create unit tests and system-level tests to verify code functionality.
● Create architectural diagrams that demonstrate flow of data through the system. Requirements
● BS or higher in Computer Science (or related field) and 2+ years of relevant industry experience
● Experience in system software, network stacks, state machines, and SQL databases for robotic systems
● Python programming expertise and familiarity with C++
● Proficiency in developing applications in the Robot Operating System (ROS)
● Proficiency with working in development environments that comprise of Linux, Docker, and Git
● Self-motivated, responsible, and excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills
● Ability to collaborate effectively as a remote team member
● Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to learn quickly
● Collaborative team player with a drive to take initiative and ownership
Desired Multipliers
● Experience with cloud and edge computing
● Experience developing platforms that serve multiple robotic products
Compensation
$150,000-$175,000/yr + Equity + Benefits
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range for candidates residing in the Los Angeles Metro area and excludes additional earnings such as bonus and benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.
At Miso Robotics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every team member is valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team drives innovation and creativity, which is why we strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Miso Robotics is building AI-powered automation for commercial kitchens, starting with Flippy, the industry's first fully autonomous fry station robot deployed at commercial scale. If you're an AI or robotics engineer who wants to see your work in action every single day, solving real problems for real people, this is where that happens.
We're tackling one of the hardest robotics challenges: unstructured environments. Restaurant kitchens are chaotic, unpredictable, and unforgiving. Orders surge randomly, equipment varies by location, and there's zero tolerance for downtime. Our robots work alongside humans in 350-degree heat, handling multiple tasks simultaneously while adapting in real time. It's computer vision, motion planning, and AI decision-making at the edge, all day, every day.
Our tech stack is cutting edge. We use NVIDIA AI for vision and inference, custom motion control algorithms, and machine learning models that continuously improve from real-world data across dozens of live deployments. The impact is immediate and measurable. When a restaurant operator tells us our robot "had their back" during a lunch rush, or a worker says Flippy is their "best friend," that's our mission in action.
Beyond Flippy, our Innovation Lab in Pasadena develops next-generation kitchen automation. We're expanding into new stations, new tasks, and new capabilities. The kitchen of the future needs engineers who can build systems that actually work when the stakes are high and the environment is hostile.
You'll work with a team that includes product leaders from Amazon and Ring, robotics engineers solving novel manipulation problems, and a CEO who gets that great technology means nothing if it breaks down during dinner rush. We obsess over real-world performance, not lab demos.
Why Work With Us
We're revolutionizing food service with AI robotics that solve real labor challenges. Join us to build cutting-edge technology that's already deployed in major chains, work with a mission-driven team backed by strong funding, and shape the future of an industry ripe for innovation.
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